English Teacher
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English Teacher – Hillside Academy, Liverpool
The Supply Register is partnering with Hillside Academy to recruit a passionate and committed English Teacher for a temporary teaching position.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to join a supportive secondary school and deliver high-quality English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will inspire pupils to develop confidence, creativity, and strong analytical skills.
The Role:
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Deliver engaging and effective English lessons in line with the National Curriculum
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Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4
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Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment
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Support pupils’ academic progress and foster a love of reading and writing
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Work collaboratively with the English department and wider school staff
Requirements:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
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Proven ability to teach English at KS3 and KS4
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Strong subject knowledge and effective classroom management
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Commitment to raising attainment and supporting pupil achievement
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Passion for English and inspiring young learners
Why Work with The Supply Register?
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Competitive daily rates of pay
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Direct partnership with Hillside Academy
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Dedicated education consultant to support your placement
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Free CPD and professional development opportunities
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Streamlined booking and payroll process
If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📚 Emphasise your experience teaching both English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4 levels
📊 Quantify your teaching impact: 'Improved GCSE pass rates by 15% across 3 classes of 28 students'
🎯 Showcase your classroom management skills and ability to create inclusive learning environments
🤝 Mention any CPD or professional development you've completed to align with their development opportunities
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- •Delivered National Curriculum-aligned English lessons to 150+ KS3 and KS4 pupils, achieving 92% student satisfaction scores
- •Improved GCSE English Literature pass rates by 18% across 4 classes through targeted reading comprehension strategies
- •Collaborated with 8-member English department to develop cross-curricular writing projects, increasing student engagement by 25%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the English Teacher position at Hillside Academy through The Supply Register. With my QTS qualification and proven experience teaching English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4, I am well-positioned to deliver engaging lessons that inspire pupils to develop confidence and analytical skills.
My background in secondary education has equipped me with strong classroom management abilities and a commitment to raising attainment. I have successfully created inclusive learning environments that foster a love of reading and writing whilst supporting academic progress across diverse student groups.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you differentiate English lessons for mixed-ability KS3 and KS4 classes?
- ›What strategies do you use to engage reluctant readers in English Literature?
- ›How do you assess and track pupil progress in both English Language and Literature?
- ›Describe your approach to teaching creative writing skills
- ›How do you incorporate the National Curriculum requirements into your lesson planning?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage challenging behaviour in the classroom
- ›Describe a situation where you helped a struggling student improve their English skills
- ›How do you handle working as a supply teacher in different school environments?
- ›Give an example of when you collaborated effectively with other teachers
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your teaching style for a particular group of students
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to manage challenging behaviour in the classroom
Describe a situation where you helped a struggling student improve their English skills